My wife and I have moved to Italy in mid-September, 2007. Prior to this move and after, I had identified, collected, assembled for our eventual move to Italy many, many links about things one should be aware of before moving to Italy. I believe that these links will benefit other like-minded individuals who are considering or dreaming to move to Italy. This effort is on-going and I hope will benefit with the interaction with interested individuals. I will continue to make entries to this blog.

Sunday, May 29, 2016

Booking Italian Train Tickets – "I was in Italy last month and once again I was reminded of how easy and cheap it is to travel in Italy by train. Don’t get me wrong, hiring a car is great for exploring the countryside. But, traveling Italy by train is convenient, fast, relatively cheap and a fun way to get around. Sadly, most Americans don’t have enough time to get outside of the Rome-Florence-Venice route. So, if you are trying to connect the dots between the bigger cities, I recommend traveling by train in Italy. Even exploring regions like Lombardia and the Veneto can easily be done by train."– on March 28, 2016 – by: Angel Castellanos – "About" – Source: Found in Travel Tips on Angels Travel Lounge AKA THE TRAVEL AMBASSADOR – "Travel Smart, Travel Well, Travel Often"

Getting Around Italy – "Italy offers tourists many options for transportation around the country. Once in Italy you don’t have to worry about this if you planned in advance the way to get around. Italy is well-connected due to its transportation system; here you’ll find a lot of useful information and tips to travel around Italy by train, bus, car, plane, ferry and even bicycle; you must analyze all the options and choose the best for your trip, consider the size of your destination and the time that you’ll spend in the country; maybe you’ll prefer a fast means of transport, but you must be careful with your budget; Our main advice for you is: do not waste your precious vacation time." – "" – "About Us" – Source: ITALY TRAVEL AKA JustItaly.org – "YOUR TRAVEL GUIDE TO ITALY"

Travel Skills: It's In the Bag … Literally – "The subject of this Travel Topic Briefing is luggage with the emphasis on "lug". Lighter and less will make travelling more enjoyable. For this trip, and dare I say any trip, wheeled luggage with a retractable handle is the key. It's hard to believe that we once travelled without wheeled luggage. Porters have all but disappeared in most airports and train stations, so managing your luggage is now a necessity. . ." – Kathy Scopin, Tour Director – "About Us" – Source: First Trip to Italy – "Guided Tours: Italy"

Travel Skills: If the Shoe Fits ... – "One of the most important decisions you'll make, and one that can create the biggest dilemma is what shoes to take with you on the trip to Italy. It is imperative that "the shoe fits" and supports your feet. Remember that you will be walking on uneven cobblestones at times. . ."

Travel tips to plan your trip to Italy – "We want you to have the best of times in Italy! In this section you will find useful information and travel tips to plan your trip to Italy: transport" – "" – "About us" – Source: SUMMER IN ITALY – "Vacation rental in Italy - Villas and Apartments Amalfi Positano Sorrento Tuscany"

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12 Career Skills That Travel Will Improve – "If a career can be seen as something which you carve out for yourself as an individual, then travel is an activity that enhances your understanding of yourself and the world around you, honing skills which are indispensable not only in improving your work life or finding that perfect job, but also in improving all other aspects of your life. Talking about these skills and mentioning anecdotes from your travels during a job interview will surely set you apart from those who have never set foot outside their hometown." – August 28th, 2014 – By Mabel Lee – "About Us" – Source: Found in the Articles section on BootsnAll – "ONE-STOP INDIE TRAVEL GUIDE EST. 1998"

Italy Vacation Packages – "Tailor made vacations since 1984" – "Totally Customizable Multi-city Trips" – "About Us" – Source: Found in the Euope section on TripMasters – "is a second generation family travel business with over 180 employees based in Rockville MD."

OUTDOORS SKILLS NEEDED TO TRAVEL – "Most of us love outdoor pursuits such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and canoeing. Yet even though we consider ourselves “outdoor types,” few of us possess the survival skills and knowledge to be considered a true woodsman. Could you, for example, gather and cook wild foods without modern accoutrements? Do you know how to improvise or repair tools in the backcountry? Would you be able to find your way back to a vehicle or camp without a GPS or map? If your life depended on it, could you start a fire with a single match? . . ." – "About Us" – Source: ITALIAOUTDOORS – "Travel Planning Guide to Italy for an Active Vacation bike, hike, climb"

SURVIVAL SKILLS FOR ACTIVE TRAVEL IN ITALY– "Someone depends on you and will seek your help in a time of crisis. Someone needs you. It may be your wife, your children, your parents, your friend or your siblings. You may be the only one in your circle of influence who takes the initiative to learn some basic life saving survival skills. If the time ever comes when you are tested, don’t fail them. Learning survival skills isn’t just about you. It’s about using those skills to help other people when the time comes. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Act now. You have an obligation to protect and provide for those who need you."

European Travel Skills: Avoiding Theft – "While Europe has little violent crime; it comes with plenty of petty purse snatching and pickpocketing. A great way to handle this problem is to zip up and secure your valuables in a moneybelt secured around your waist, under your clothes." – Published on Apr 5, 2013

European Travel Skills: Finding Back Doors – "Europe's big cities are wonderful, but they're also very popular. Make a point to venture beyond the famous stops and the spiffed-up commercial zones. Explore." – Published on Apr 6, 2013

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The
above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any
suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for
reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this
blog entry.

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note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further
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comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in
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That's it for Sunday, 29 MAY 2016: domenica, 29 maggio 2016

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.

"Un buon libro è un buon amico."

"A good book is a great friend."

When
you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and
entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog: Info About, For or On Spain– a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

Sunday, May 22, 2016

5 Italian Street Foods to Try – "Google Italian food and immediately images of wood-fired pizzas and
heaping plates of pasta pop-up. Like many, even after years of living in
Italy, I don’t associate Italy with street food. We put the question to
our Facebook community
and taco carts were mentioned more than once along with Korean Yaki
Mandu, steaming bowls of pho eaten on tiny chairs curbside in Vietnam,
and lamb hot dogs smothered in rémoulade, crunchy fried onions, and
sweet mustard at Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur. So when I happened to spot a Street Food Village coming to Belluno and
I saw there would be a taco cart all the way from Mexico, I knew where
I’d be spending my weekend! The Belluno Street Food Village is part of
the Streetfood.it traveling
tour, an Italian association that has been perfecting Italian recipes
from all the regions of Italy that can be eaten while walking on the
street. But if you can’t make it to one of the Streetfood.it tour
locations or can’t wait until next year’s tour, here’s 5 Italian street
foods to try and where to find them:" – By Jennifer Dombrowski – "About Us" – Source: Luxe Adventure Traveler – "Adventure Travel with a Glass of Wine"

The 12 Best Streets Foods in Italy – "Many people don’t associate Italy with street food, but they would be missing out on a country that offers regional specialties and unique eats. Fortunately for visitors, Italian vendors are masters at making quick and delicious food for next to nothing. From the port towns where fresh seafood is piled into paper cones to specialty fried olives stuffed with meat; here are 12 of the best street foods in Italy, and don’t you dare leave this country without trying at least five." – by Lindsay MacNevin – Source: EscapeHere – "Destinations | Inspirations | Videos"

15 Italian Street Foods You Need to Eat – "Visiting Italy is not just about seeing world-class art, sunbathing on the Riviera’s beaches, and wandering cobblestone streets in its amazing cities. Visiting Italy is also about eating. And if you want real Italian food, you don’t need to spend a lot of money in Michelin-starred restaurants: real Italian food also means street food, locally known as "cibo di strada." Street food is that it is everywhere, and each city has its specialty. So we asked Mauro Rosati, an Italian food editor and author of Street Food Heroes: Guide to the Best Italian Street Food, for help" – May 20, 2015 – Mauro Rosati – Source: Found in the YAHOO! STYLE section on YAHOO! – "Mail |
Flickr |
Tumblr |
Answers | Groups | Mobile | More"

Best Italian street food – "Every Italian region has its own street food specialties. Here’s a list of What to look for and where to find the best Italian street food." – "" – Source: Italian Notes – "is a passion driven food and travel website offering inspiration, background information, news and advice on destinations, history, cooking and gastronomy in Italy."

Cibo di Strada: Italy’s Street Food – "Regardless of where you go, there is one thing you will find pretty much everywhere – street food! Whether it’s called take-away, street-eats, fast food, or cibo di
strada; you can learn a lot about a city or region’s character and
history from its street food. Street food is mainly sold from food
stands/kiosks and eaten on the go while you are out and about. Given
that Italians tend to eat dinner later, street food is a great way to
curb your appetite until dinner or for tourists to try different
traditional foods without breaking the bank.
In recent years, Italy has seen a boom in the street food industry.
This is partly due to the economic crisis where many aspiring restaurant
owners just can’t afford to open up a place and instead are taking
their expertise to the streets. And, with the changing work habits of
the modern world, not everyone has the luxury of heading home to enjoy a
nice long relaxing lunch with the family. More and more people, mainly
in big cities, are having to get something “al volo” or on the fly. Everyone knows that Italians take great pride in their cuisine and
just because its street food doesn’t mean they will compromise on food
quality. It’s safe to say that you will still be ohhing and ahhing at
the plethora of flavors you’ll find.It’s obvious that the most famous Italian street food of all is
pizza, both in Italy and all over the world. In Italy, each region has
its own traditional or local street food. So, let’s have a look at some
of the most popular street foods of the bel paese." – Thursday, July 3rd, 2014 – Posted by Cherrye [Moore]– "ABOUT" – Source: Found in the my Bella Vita Travel BLOG on the My Bella Vita TravelLLC– "Calabria: Take the Toe by the Horns!"

STREET FOOD ALL'ITALIANA – In Italian Only – "CON UN PO’ DI ACQUA E FARINA" – "WITH SOME WATER AND FLOUR" – "journey throughout the boot, exciting and engaging, the roots of the
most genuine Italian cuisine, simple and generous, made of a few simple
ingredients, one that fed the people for centuries. Drinks
and dishes from the "street food Italian style" bear witness to a great
story, full of humanity and creativity: we tell you through the many
characters that we met. Certainly
not "fireworks cooks" who want to impress with special effects, but
"food maker" who defend with determination and pride their street foods.
Men and women who every day open their shops and their kiosks, where
knead with unchanged passion, fire, fry, boil, roast, giving you a smile
or a gesture of wit." – "It
takes a bit of water and flour to create many specialties: pizzas,
wraps, crescentine, Goffre, grespelle, cannoli: the recipes we have
collected "live" from the street - also described by the video that you
will find in the Video section of this site - they
are all achievable at home, for the pleasure of a different dinner with
friends, for a special party for boys, for a tasty snack. Today
it is very fashionable to talk about street food without investigating
its origins and re-evaluate the local traditions that have originated. They
have remained in my mind and heart the colors of the food: we tried to
send you with our original photographs taken on the streets of Italy. As for the perfume, you can hear it: trying the recipes" – by Clara e Gigi Padovani – Source: streetfooditalia.it – In Italian Only – "LIBRO | INTRODUZIONE | ABSTRACT | GLI AUTORI | INDICE | VIDEO | RECENSIONI"

Street food in Italy – ". . .From North to South, each region, each city even, has its local street food delicacies, but in recent years Italians have become more exotic and started going for foreign options, too. What you can find mainly depends on local tastes and on what is most in demand in the area. Variety is queen, but there are dishes you'd associate typically to one region or another. Take a look at this list of delicious, mouth watering street foods, Italian style!" – Thu, 01/09/2014 - 13:57 – Submitted by annadefilippo – Source: lifeinitaly.com – "is a website that covers multiple aspects of Italian contemporary life and tourism." – "News | Travel | Food & Wines | Culture | Lifestyle | Fashion | Moving to Italy | Learn Italian | Home & Garden | Places"

STREET FOOD MILAN – "The idea around streetfoodmilan.com was born because of the passion for food and travels, so both tourists and locals can enjoy and discover the different flavours of the Italian and foreign kitchen in an easy, fast and cheap way, always keeping focused on quality and taste. We want to go through from pizza to the traditional Italian’s flavours, from burger to the ethnic kitchen, Streetfoodmilan.com aims to help you finding out new places where your food requirements can be satisfied, if you’re vegan, vegetarian or gluten intollerant – this is your place! All the places listed in our website have been selected, then we’ve been there, trying to get you a very useful guide, with an eye to your pocket as well!" – "" – "" – Source: web site – "Your street food city guide"'

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reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this
blog entry.

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That's it for Sunday, 22 May 2016: domenica, 22 maggio 2016

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb, author unknown.

"La vita è troppo breve per sprecarla bevendo vino cattivo.""Life is too short to drink bad wine."When
you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and
entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in ItalyGoing to Spain, read my new blog: Info About, For or On Spain– a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

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Sunday, May 15, 2016

20 amazing and otherworldly doors in Italy – "The front door of a house can tell a lot about a home and its inhabitants. It can be inspiring, inviting or sometimes even perplexing. Here is a collection of some beautiful and otherworldly doors throughout Italy, which have either been purposely decorated or which are intrinsically amazing, because of their age, their placement, their meaning or just because they defy any logic." – March 2, 2015 – blogger: Catherine – "About Slow Italy" – Source: Slow Italy™ by YourGuidetoItaly.com – "A slow traveler's guide to Italy and the Italian way of life, beyond the obvious and the clichés"

Doors of Italy poster – "I especially like taking pictures of doors, windows and other unusual objects. These doors in Italy are all so different, yet all have the arch in common. The photos were all taken with my Fujifilm Finepix F50" – Taken on August 8, 2010 – hippolover538 – "About Flickr" – Source: flickr – "The home for all your photos." – "Upload, access, organize, edit, and share your photos from any device, from anywhere in the world."

Doors of Radicofani Italy – "Another set of doors from the little hilltop village of Radicofani in the Tuscany Region. Most had a pot of geraniums hanging next to the door." – Taken on August 8, 2010

Italy Door Posters – "" – "About Us" – Source: Found in the Art & Posters section on Zazzle – "Our products let you… be you! We're deeply passionate about providing you with an opportunity to be yourself through customization. And we're committed to offering the highest quality custom products in the world, in an ever-expanding array of categories"

Pictures of the Baptistry of Florence Duomo Mosaics and Door. Photos & Images– "Pictures and photos of the Florence Baptistry or Battistero di San Giovanni. The Baptistry of the Florence Duomo is an octagonal building that stands before the main doors of the Duomo in the Piazza di San Giovanni. It is one of the oldest buildings in Florence being built between 1059 and 1128 in a Romanesque style and it is renowned for its three sets of important bronze doors with bas relief sculptures. Every important and noteworthy Florentine from the middle ages to the 19th century was..." – Images by Paul Williams – Source: FunkyStock Photo Library – ""

Doors of Rome.... My own photography – "Nothing is more enjoyable than a walk in the streets of Rome, you see beauty in every corner, all what you need to do is to open your heart as you open your eyes, once you do that you will see wonders and many pleasant surprises wither it's the historical sites, wonderful people, beautiful caffees and restaurants that serves the best Italian recipes or even the variety of doors old and new." – Published on Apr 27, 2012 – by: Regina Re

Florence, Italy: Famous Dome and Bronze Doors – "Florence's landmark Duomo (cathedral) is crowned by Brunelleschi's majestic dome — the first Renaissance dome and the model for many domes to follow (climb it for a glorious view). Nearby the Baptistery features Ghiberti's magnificent bronze doors, which Michelangelo called the "gates of paradise." These creations help define the Renaissance, when Florence blossomed and classical arts were reborn." – Published on Oct 16, 2013 – by: Rick Steves Europe

Old Italian Doors – "A nostalgic journey admiring old doors from over 100 years ago surrounded by beautiful stone portals and arches. Each door was as unique as its owner or activity. The hustle and bustle of the past now replaced with silence of the presence. We see the doors of nobles, notaries, grocers, butchers, blacksmiths, cobblers, bakers, hardware stores, local miners or stables for horses and cellars for wood in the village of Campiglia Marittima. Enjoy! To learn more about buying and restoring a Tuscan property, visit our website at http://www.ourtoscana.com" – Published on Nov 20, 2015 – by: Ourtoscana

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The
above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any
suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for
reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this
blog entry.

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That's it for Sunday, 15 May 2016: domenica, 15 maggio 2016

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.

"Dio ti chiude una porta e ti spalanca un portone."

"God closes a door and opens a door."

When
you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and
entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog: Info About, For or On Spain– a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

Monday, May 09, 2016

Here are some links about tips for saving money when traveling in Italy:

INFORMATION

Six great TIPS for Cheap Vacations to Italy – "Find out how from someone who has done it and all of her travels around the world on a super-tight shoestring budget. I wanted to add some resources to this Maremma Guide on how, even if
you are on a really tight budget, you can still visit Italy and
experience the Italian way of life. So I asked my friend Hana [Marley] from
ShoestringBackpacking.com to share her secrets on how she travels around
Italy on very little money.Even if you have never backpacked in your life (and have no intention
of ever doing so!), the resources that she has shared here will save
you money on your next holiday to Italy." – "" – by Donna Stiles – Source: themaremmaguide – "Discover Maremma Italy: the Tuscany you didn't expect" – "it's extraordinary"

Fifty Money-Saving Tips for Planning an Affordable Trip to Italy from $90 a Day – "The days when Italy was an idyllic, dirt-cheap destination for good food and countless treasures have passed, but there are still inexpensive ways to enjoy its wonders as well as its incomparable dolce vita." – By Reid Bramblett – "About Frommer's" – Source: Frommer.com – "is an essential online destination for those planning the perfect travel excursion. Not only can Frommers.com visitors easily find candid, timely articles written by Frommers.com experts, they also can read excerpts from and purchase Frommer's Guidebooks, while gaining additional insights from our lively message boards and purchasing travel products and services from our high-quality booking partners."

Italy Money-Saving Tips – "ShermansTravel experts
rely on years of collective travel experience to bring you the best
money-saving tips for your vacation. We take a discerning look at all
the attraction passes, public transportation options, and other local
bargains to make sure you get the most bang for your buck while
traveling." – "About Us" – Source: ShermansTravel – "HAND-PICKED DEALS. EXPERT ADVICE."

Italy on a budget: how to save money – "Concluding our series, Lee Marshall offers tips on how to save money in Italy on everything from restaurants to travel." – 11:23AM BST 29 Jul 2011 – "" – "" – Source: Found in the TRAVEL section – "PLAN WITH THE EXPERTS • BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE" – of The Telegraph – "Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph"

Money Saving Tips For Traveling To Italy On A Budget – "Italy has not been considered a cheap destination by many standards since the time the currency was changed from the lira to the euro. Many people would skip Italy from their holiday spot to stretch the budget of travel. But actually it’s quite possible for a traveler on tight budgets to tour the country without running into debt. The main factors for expenses in an Italy trip are influenced by how you travel. It is not so easy to provide a calculated formula for budget travelers in Italy that will work for everyone." – December 24, 2015 – "" – Source: Travel n Camping Info – "TRAVEL DESTINATIONS | TRAVEL INFORMATION | TRAVEL ESSENTIALS | CAMPING | BUDGET TRAVEL"

Money Saving Tips – "Italy’s great food, beautiful countryside, fabulous wine, and long
history make it an excellent country to visit. No life is complete
without a trip to Italy. I fall in love with it every time I visit. I
love the vineyards in Florence, the ancient streets in Rome, the laid
back nature of Southern Italy, the gorgeous Cinque Terre, and romantic
Venice. Italy leaves no one underwhelmed. There’s so much to do in Italy
that it would take a lifetime to finish. Don’t rush it in just one
visit. Italy is best seen slowly – just like the attitude of the
country. Relax, take in the scenery, and enjoy a latte." – "About Nomadic Matt" – Source: Found in the Budget Tips portion within the Italy Travel Guide section on Nomadic Matt – "TRAVEL BETTER. CHEAPER. LONGER." – "Discover the art of traveling anywhere you want"

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The
above links as of this date are/were current. If anyone has any
suggestions for any other additional web sites and/or links for
reference, please feel free to post your comment and I'll update this
blog entry.

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note: If you want me to reply to your comment or request any further
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covering a varied and wide range of topics. In the event if you come
across a broken link or a non-functioning link/URL, please post a
comment and report the non-functional link. I wish to thank you in
advance for assisting me in the ongoing maintenance and the updating of
this successful and informative blog.

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Today is my Granddaughter's birthday. Happy Birthday, Spring Deva!

Ciao, Ben

Moving2Italy2 – #1 source of links About, For or On Italy for those individuals moving, traveling or already living in Italy.

Today’s quote is an Italian proverb / saying, author unknown.

"Chi ama me, ama il mio cane."

"Love me, love my dog."

When
you have a free moment or two, please read my wife's interesting and
entertaining blog about our life in Italy with photographs: Friends and Family in Italy

Going to Spain, read my new blog: Info About, For or On Spain– a source of links About, For or On Spain for those individuals traveling or already living in Spain.

Please note: The time listed below for this posting is Central European Time (CET)/ GMT+1.

This blog entry is updated frequently until November, 2016. However, I will need the assistance of readers of this blog in the province of Arezzo and the region of Toscana (Tuscany). Please feel free to send me updates and notices of events and festivals (AKA feste or sagre) in the province of Arezzo within the region of Toscana (Tuscany), Italy.

About Me

Expat who has lived and worked in Germany and Kuwait. I have worked for
a brief period of time in Brazil. I have traveled to most of Western
Europe, Hong Kong, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates. Since September,
2007, I now live in Italy with my wife, Martha, and our dog, Siena Lucca..